Abstract
Aims: Familial Hypercholesterolemia (FH) is a genetic disease caused by a reduced LDL cholesterol catabolism, high blood concentration, tissues and vessels cholesterol deposits and early cardiovascular disease. Heterozygous condition occurs in about 1/500 individuals. Most of the affected children in Italy are undiagnosed. A simple blood test can early detect most kids with FH and could allow a global therapeutic approach to delay or perhaps prevent artery plaques. The aim of the study is to realize a screening program model for all pediatricians.
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